5 muscle-building, fat-burning stir-fry recipes

Whether you’re looking to gain mass or trim up, toss together these easy recipes to speed up your transformation.

It's nearly impossible to screw up a stir-fry: You throw some veggies, a protein, and a grain like rice or noodles in a hot pan, then move them around with a flavoring agent until they’re cooked through.

The ease alone makes the stir-fry a no-brainer if you're not keen to cook in the kitchen or you don't have a lot of time. But best of all, stir-frying can be really healthy.

2. Chili, garlic, and basil chicken

Chicken's versatility makes it the perfect vehicle for spice and garnish—it's also the best way to fit protein into a post-workout power meal. So finish your workout day strong by ending it with this tasty, muscle-building chicken breast.

3. Guilt-free steak fajitas

Steak fajitas are straight-up delicious—there's no doubt about that. But healthy? Not so much.

So instead of slogging over to your favorite Mexican joint to scarf down a fattening fajita, whip up an equally delicious, yet far healthier version at home. Just be sure to keep an eye on the number of peppers you use to control the spice level.